Tzvetanka Varimezova, Ivan Varimezov and Nevenka East European Folk Ensemble

Vocalist Tzvetanka Varimezova and her husband, gaida (bagpipe) player Ivan Varimezov, are among America's most celebrated proponents of Bulgarian music. The two Durfee Master Musician Fellows will join forces with Nevenka East European Folk Ensemble for a special presentation that takes us from the lowlands of the Danube to the heart of Los Angeles.

Music Sample
Hear an excerpt from Trite Pati, performed by Ivan Varimezov on the Bulgarian gaida (The Durfee Foundation Master Musician Fellowship, 2006-2007).

Mani Bolouri / Photo Credit: Robert Pacheco

Mani Bolouri

Mani Bolouri is a composer and virtuoso player of the kamancheh (spiked fiddle) and gheychak (bowed fiddle). Since moving from Tehran to Los Angeles in 2004, he has become best known for his work with Liän Ensemble. In a special program featuring traditional and original music, the Durfee Master Musician Fellow will draw upon his Armenian and Persian roots.

Music Sample
Hear an excerpt from Full Moon, performed by Mani Bolouri on the kamancheh.

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